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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2026

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THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

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Delaware

001-08597

94-2657368

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6101 Bollinger Canyon Road, Suite 500, San Ramon, California 94583

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(925) 460-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $.10 par value

COO

Nasdaq Global Select Market

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

                                        Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers: Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 4, 2026, The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, on recommendation of the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved an increase in the size of the Board from nine directors to ten directors effective as of July 1, 2026, and approved the appointment of Paul Keel to fill the new director position, effective as of July 1, 2026, until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal. The Board also approved the appointment of Mr. Keel to the Audit Committee, effective as of July 1, 2026, and concurrent with his appointment to the Board.

Mr. Keel has been determined to be an independent director under Nasdaq listing standards. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Keel and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director. Additionally, there are no transactions involving the Company and Mr. Keel that the Company would be required to report pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Keel will be compensated for his service as a director consistent with the compensation provided to other non-employee directors as described in the Company’s most recent proxy statement, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2026.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Keel is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit			Description
99.1			Press Release dated May 4, 2026 of The Cooper Companies, Inc.
104.1			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.

    By:     /s/ Daniel G. McBride    

        Daniel G. McBride

        Executive Vice President, Chief Operating

Officer, General Counsel & Secretary

        

Dated: May 4, 2026

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